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Monday, September 8, 2014

Never Forget

With the anniversary of 9/11 upon us, I thought now would be an appropriate time to share my pictures of the memorial. I only took a couple because it just didn’t feel right snapping a bunch of photos in the very spot where so many people lost their loved ones.

One World Trade Center

One of two reflecting pools

Video of reflection pool

ETA: I woke up with a migraine so I may not get to your posts today. I'll be around as soon as I'm feeling better. Have a great Monday, my Hooligans!

We lived by Barksdale AFB when it happened. It was scary when the president flew in to make that first speech. We knew all the planes were grounded and then we hear fight jets and ran outside and saw they were escorting Air Force One. It was frightening.

One of the worst days of our lives. Hard to believe it was 13 years ago already....I remember it like it was yesterday. The memorial wasn't yet built the last time I was in NYC in 2004, but I did see the damaged globe that was at the Plaza, and moved to Battery Park and that was very moving.

A day that will sure live on forever indeed. Migraine? Right! Use that excuse just because you want to be lazy and not visit, after all two posts in one week at your sea has to be such hard work. lmao What? you expect the cat to be nice?

I was at that spot 1 year after that horrendous day. i still remember, and will never forget, the blasted area of what was once a huge clock on the side of a building beside what was once the twin towers. I don't know why that hit me but that image will always be with me. It is sobering and yet good that there is something rebuilt for it is like the phoenix rising from its ashes

It's been amazing to watch it change, year after year. How much progress they made in removing the debris, clearing out space for them to work, and rebuild. It's mind boggling. The image that sticks with me is all the flowers, cards, and signs people stuck in the fence along the perimeter. Just heartbreaking.

You know my story - being in the city that day and stuck there separated from family and home by 3,000 miles and a flight ban. The taste - everytime I remember the taste of the dust comes to mind, a horrible acrid taste. The taste of hate and death.I have been back on my own and with my family but never to the memorial. Doubt I ever will visit NYC again in my life now I no longer have the salary I had then but this Thursday I'll certainly be remembering

It must be difficult for you to look back on even though it's been so long. It just doesn't feel like so much time has passed since it happened. Hey, you never know, Graham, you may make killer money once schooling is finished!!

I visited ground zero in late 2001, when the streets were still full of rubble, and every building was plastered with pictures of missing loved ones. I never took any pictures, either - it wasn't right, and I could barely manage to stay standing up, much less focus a camera. I haven't been back, so I'm really glad you did post these few images. The new buildings and memorial are a beautiful tribute.